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Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith

17th January 2022

Family Mediation Week – settling those disputes

It is family mediation week from 17 to 21 January 2022 so this seems like an appropriate time to raise...
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Jessica Smith

25th October 2021

What happens to my assets if I die once separated or divorced?

An important consideration for anyone who is going through separation or divorce is what they would wish to happen to...
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no fault divorce

Jessica Smith

17th September 2021

Is 2022 the year of the “No Fault” divorce?

The family law world has long awaited changes to divorce legislation to allow couples to divorce without the need for...
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being a single parent and co parenting during lockdown

Jessica Smith

16th September 2021

Childhood vaccination disputes between parents

In England and Wales, vaccinations are not compulsory legally and it is therefore up to the parents (or those with...
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Jessica Smith

19th May 2021

Maintenance Pending Suit in light of Rattan v Kuwad (2021)

Separation is often an uncertain time for parties to a marriage, particularly where the parties’ respective financial positions are likely...
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Jessica Smith

10th May 2021

Relocation – considerations if you are thinking about moving away with your child(ren) following divorce or separation

The breakdown of a relationship is a difficult time for the whole family and following this, understandably, people may decide...
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how to become a family lawyer or divorce lawyer

Jessica Smith

17th March 2021

SQE’s – the new route to qualification as a solicitor

The long awaited new route to qualification – the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQEs) – is being implemented this year by...
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Jessica Smith

9th February 2021

Divorce and the effect on your Power of Attorney

According to the Office of National Statistics there were 91,299 divorces in 2018 (the latest information available). When going through...
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Jessica Smith

14th August 2020

How to get a marriage annulled?

What is a marriage annulment? An annulment is a way of ending a marriage, available in limited circumstances, other than...
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